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Sempervivum x comollii

Also Known As

  • Sempervivum x albidum

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Sempervivum x comollii plant details

    Sempervivum x comollii is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum x comollii

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum x comollii

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 4. Large lime-green rosettes with pink tips.

    Gardening facts about Sempervivum x comollii plant

    How to Grow Sempervivum x comollii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun
    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low
    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
    • Wildlife

      • bees
    • Flower Season

      • spring
    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1"-4"

    Width: 5"-10"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Zones

    4a-9b

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    Width: 2"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

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    Width: 3"-18"

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    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1"-3"

    Width: 1"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 4"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - low
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